This recipe was primitively published in November 2018. It has been updated for content and photograph .
so Thanksgiving is over. You have so many leftovers. What to do, what to do … .make this Turkey and Dumplings soup ! ! !
This stuff is superintendent easy to make, and so full moon of consolation and flavors, you might flush want to eat it all year circle .
wheel that leftover stuffing in balls, bake until crisp and fell those suckers mighty into your hot, steaming roll of turkey soup good for all the yums ! This is one of those dishes that feels like it cures all your ailments. And it only takes 30 minutes to make!!
Got a cold ? Make this soup ! Just want to warm up in front of the open fire ? Make this soup ! Just love soup ? Make this soup !
If I have n’t convinced you yet, barely believe me, you wholly want this soup in you biography. Plus, remember all those leftovers ? You need to use them up ! Leftover stuff is the perfect way to make dumplings for soup .
The Ingredients
well, leftover turkey and stuff are obviously the key ingredients here. If you do n’t have leftovers, any kind of turkey will do, and you can make the stuffing balls with a box of Stove-top stuffing ( Yup, I said it ) .
And guys, if you made homemade turkey bone broth with your leftover turkey carcase, that would be the most amazing extra bonus to this recipe. Because fresh made broth is constantly better. however, store bought joker broth ( or even chicken broth ) will work vitamin a well. I recommend buying a lower sodium broth so you can have more control over the salt content .
You can besides use this crockpot chicken broth or this Instant Pot chicken bone broth .
Why This Recipe Works
- It’s the perfect way to use Thanksgiving leftovers;
- The stuffing dumplings are baked until slightly crispy, enabling them to stay together when dropped in the soup;
- A homemade turkey bone broth really adds richness and deep flavor to the soup;
Step By Step Instructions
I am in love with how easily this soup is guys. First, preheat the oven to 400 degrees .
How to Make Stuffing Dumplings
Combine the stuffing with the eggs in a large bowl .
Mix together well and form the stuffing into golf ball sized balls. If thrust is besides dry and wo n’t stick in concert, add a touch of broth, but not excessively a lot. If the stuffing is besides besotted, add a couple tbsp. of bread crumbs or flour until they can be formed into balls .
**To ensure they stay firm, you can put them in the electric refrigerator or deep-freeze for about 20 minutes .
rate the stuffing balls on a parchment newspaper lined bake sheet. Bake for 20 minutes, until they are fortunate brown university and slenderly crispy on the outside .
While the farce balls are cooking, heat the olive oil in a dutch oven and saute the onions and carrots for 3-4 minutes, until they are softened .
Add the joker sprout and bring to a boil .
Turn the heat down to simmer and add the turkey. Season with the salt and pepper ; add more to taste if you need to. Simmer for about 5 minutes ; remove from heat .
Ladle soup into bowl and position 2-3 stuffing balls in each bowl to serve. Garnish with fresh sage ( optional ) .
Expert Tips
- If stuffing is too dry and won’t stick together, add a touch of broth, but not too much;
- If the stuffing is too wet, add a couple tbsp. of bread crumbs or flour until they can be formed into balls.;
- Using turkey bone broth instead of regular turkey broth will give you a richer soup;
- It helps to refrigerate the stuffing dumplings before baking them if you are having trouble keeping them together.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Stuffing Dumplings Be Frozen?
invest the thrust dumplings on a bake tabloid in the deep-freeze and let freeze for about 3 hours, or until freeze through. Place them in a deep-freeze bag and store them up to one month for the best results .
To thaw, place in a individual layer on a plate or baking sheet in the electric refrigerator overnight. locate in a 400 degree oven for 5-10 minutes to crisp the away again .
More Freezing Options
I recommend freezing the stuffing dumplings disjoined using the above instructions. To freeze the joker soup, target in an airtight container and freeze for up to one month for best results .
To thaw, place in the electric refrigerator overnight. To reheat, either heat in the microwave or on the stave top until heated through. Add the stuff dumplings when ready to serve .
What to do With Leftover Stuffing
The best partially about Thanksgiving leftovers is coming up with creative new ways to use them. If you ‘ve got a stool long ton of leftover Thanksgiving stuffing, try making these bang-up recipes :
What to do with Leftover Turkey
so much leftover turkey … .does that legal like your house ? Try these recipes to use up those leftovers :
More Great Soup Recipes
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Turkey and Dumplings Soup
A perfect way to use those Thanksgiving leftovers, this Turkey and Dumplings soup has these perplex crisp stuffing dumplings made from leftover Thanksgiving farce ( or any leftover gorge ) .
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Prep Time:
10
minutes
Cook Time:
20
minutes
Total Time:
30
minutes
Servings:
8
servings
Calories:
227
kcal
writer :Danielle Wolter
Ingredients
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2 cups shredded turkey
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3 cups cooked stuff
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2 eggs
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6 cups turkey broth
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1 onion, chop
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4 carrots, chop
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1 tsp. olive oil
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½ tsp. black pepper
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1-2 tsp. salt, to taste
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Instructions
- Preheat the complete to 400 degrees .
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Combine the stuffing with the eggs in a large bowl. Mix together well and form the stuffing into golf ball sized balls. (SEE NOTES)
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Place the stuffing balls on a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes, until they are golden brown and slightly crispy on the outside.
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While the stuffing balls are cooking, heat the olive oil in a dutch oven and saute the onions and carrots for 3-4 minutes, until they are softened. Add the turkey stock and bring to a boil.
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Turn the heat down to simmer and add the turkey. Season with the salt and pepper; add more to taste if desired. Simmer for about 5 minutes and remove from heat.
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Ladle soup into bowls and place 2-3 stuffing balls in each bowl to serve. Garnish with fresh sage (optional).
Expert Tips:
- If stuffing is too dry and won’t stick together, add a touch of broth, but not too much;
- If the stuffing is too wet, add a couple tbsp. of bread crumbs or flour until they can be formed into balls.;
- Using turkey bone broth instead of regular turkey broth will give you a richer soup;
- It helps to refrigerate the stuffing dumplings before baking them if you are having trouble keeping them together.
Nutrition
Serving:
1
cup
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Calories:
227
kcal
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Carbohydrates:
23
g
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Protein:
12
g
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Fat:
9
g
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Saturated Fat:
2
g
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Cholesterol:
66
mg
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Sodium:
1382
mg
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Potassium:
270
mg
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Fiber:
3
g
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Sugar:
5
g
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Vitamin A:
5805
IU
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Vitamin C:
2.8
mg
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Calcium:
49
mg
|
Iron:
1.5
mg
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